casting director
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of casting director
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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The veteran casting director was working with auteur Alejandro Monteverde on his upcoming biblical epic, “Zero A.D.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
That said, it was heartening to witness the first-ever Oscar for best casting, which went to “One Battle After Another” casting director Cassandra Kulukundis.
From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026
Our casting director came up to set to visit, and she said I was the first person to audition on the first morning of casting.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
More than 7,000 boys initially applied to an open casting call by multi-award winning casting director Nina Gold.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
Nate, we’re so happy you stayed in town,” Rex Rollins the casting director says.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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